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| ×2019 Buick Encore Preferred AWD | ×2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA CLA 250 | |
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$28,400 | CA$35,700 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$535/month | CA$672/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1,4 l I-4 | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 138 hp @ 4,900 rpm (103 kW) | 208 hp @ 5,500 rpm (155 kW) |
| Torque | 148 lb·ft @ 1,850 rpm (201 N·m) | 258 lb·ft @ 1,250 – 4,000 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | N/A | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | SUV | Sedan |
| Category | Subcompact luxury SUV | Luxury Sedan under $50,000 |
| Assembly | Bupyeong, KR | Kecskemét, HU |
| Generation | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 582 km | 609 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 214 g/km | 193 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Smart key | standard | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | N/A | optional |
| Remote engine start | optional | N/A |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | N/A | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | available |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | available |
| Sirius XM | standard | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard | N/A |
| Premium audio system | N/A | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55R18 | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P215/55R18 | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,276 mm (168″) | 4,641 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,781 mm (70″) | 1,778 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,657 mm (65″) | 1,435 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,555 mm (101″) | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,541 mm (61″) | 1,547 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,540 mm (61″) | 1,544 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,523 kg (3,358 lb) | 1,475 kg (3,252 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 532 l and 1,371 l | 470 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.5 s | 7.1 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 8.8 s | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 km/h (121 mph) (estimated) | 210 km/h (130 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 44 m | 43 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km | N/A |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 68% | 67% |
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